CINDY DERN
Psychotherapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Psychotherapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
| Traditional and Holistic Approaches to Counseling |
TESTIMONIALS
COLLEAGUES SAY:
“Cindy has a wonderful ability to connect with people. She
establishes meaningful therapeutic relationships, integrating
different approaches to meet the unique needs of her clients. Cindy
skillfully creates an environment that’s flexible and authentic.”
“I’ve known Cindy’s work for ten years, and have been impressed by
her ability to integrate classical psychotherapy with various
alternative methods. Her commitment to EMDR and dance therapy is
inspiring. She offers creativity, passion, and wisdom in working with
both adults and adolescents.”
“Cindy approaches therapy with quality, integrity, professionalism,
and especially with lots of compassion. She is a real asset to our
center.”
“Cindy is extremely conscientious and respectful in her work with
both individuals and groups. She demonstrates clinically astute
behavior, and is attentive to continually improving her skills.”
ADULT CLIENTS SAY:
“Cindy worked with me to find the right method for me, rather than
prescribing a ‘one size fits all approach.’ I have always felt that I
was a partner in the process.”
“Cindy taught me skills to be more assertive and confident in myself.
She helped me move through some of my darkest periods with a level
of grace.”
imagined.”
“Cindy creates a warm and relaxed atmosphere that makes the
process fun and enjoyable.”
“I am able to articulate some of my deepest fears in a safe
environment.”
“She lets me move at a comfortable pace; she pushes me enough to
make progress, but not with so much pressure that I want to run.”
“Lighthearted; genuine; safe; realistic; encouraging.”
“I am starting to have more faith in myself.”
“Cindy enables people to find answers inside themselves; she doesn’t
preach or provide trite advice but rather uses a variety of listening,
quieting, and awareness techniques to help people find and hear
what’s going on inside their own mind. These insights are so valuable
because they are self-found.”
mind but the body and spirit as well.”
“She is the right therapist for me because I need a gentle approach at
this time in my life.”
just need to vent or get some feedback – she is flexible with what I
need.”
“Within a few sessions, I began to see improvement.”
TEEN CLIENTS SAY:
“Cindy’s awesome, easy to talk to, ‘a responsive diary’.”
“She’s done what I thought was impossible; Cindy helped me to
reconnect and build trust with my dad and step mother.”
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COLLEAGUES SAY:
“Cindy has a wonderful ability to connect with people. She
establishes meaningful therapeutic relationships, integrating
different approaches to meet the unique needs of her clients. Cindy
skillfully creates an environment that’s flexible and authentic.”
- Dr. Ernest Shaw, MD - psychiatrist
Director, Center for Mind/Body Medicine
“I’ve known Cindy’s work for ten years, and have been impressed by
her ability to integrate classical psychotherapy with various
alternative methods. Her commitment to EMDR and dance therapy is
inspiring. She offers creativity, passion, and wisdom in working with
both adults and adolescents.”
- Dr.Carlos Valle, MD - psychiatrist
Medical Director, Mental Health Services,
Benedictine Hospital
“Cindy approaches therapy with quality, integrity, professionalism,
and especially with lots of compassion. She is a real asset to our
center.”
- Bob Hausman, MA – adult and family psychotherapist
Director, Woodstock Therapy Center
“Cindy is extremely conscientious and respectful in her work with
both individuals and groups. She demonstrates clinically astute
behavior, and is attentive to continually improving her skills.”
- Jeanne Weiss, LMSW, OTR - social worker and occupational
therapist, OT Supervisor, Mental Health Services,
Benedictine Hospital
ADULT CLIENTS SAY:
“Cindy worked with me to find the right method for me, rather than
prescribing a ‘one size fits all approach.’ I have always felt that I
was a partner in the process.”
“Cindy taught me skills to be more assertive and confident in myself.
She helped me move through some of my darkest periods with a level
of grace.”
imagined.”
“Cindy creates a warm and relaxed atmosphere that makes the
process fun and enjoyable.”
“I am able to articulate some of my deepest fears in a safe
environment.”
“She lets me move at a comfortable pace; she pushes me enough to
make progress, but not with so much pressure that I want to run.”
“Lighthearted; genuine; safe; realistic; encouraging.”
“I am starting to have more faith in myself.”
“Cindy enables people to find answers inside themselves; she doesn’t
preach or provide trite advice but rather uses a variety of listening,
quieting, and awareness techniques to help people find and hear
what’s going on inside their own mind. These insights are so valuable
because they are self-found.”
mind but the body and spirit as well.”
“She is the right therapist for me because I need a gentle approach at
this time in my life.”
just need to vent or get some feedback – she is flexible with what I
need.”
“Within a few sessions, I began to see improvement.”
TEEN CLIENTS SAY:
“Cindy’s awesome, easy to talk to, ‘a responsive diary’.”
“She’s done what I thought was impossible; Cindy helped me to
reconnect and build trust with my dad and step mother.”
Testimonials regarding workshops – see Workshops
Click here to print page
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